Shovel-handle.



J. F. SCHULTZ, JR,

SHOVEL HANDLE.

, APPLICAUON FILED AUG. 10, 191s.

Patentd Apr. 4, 1916.

5MB COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH 510., WASHINGTON, D. C.

JOHN F. SCHULTZ, J 3., OF BENNETT, NEBRASKA.

SHOVEL-HANDLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 4,1916.

Application filed. August 10, 1915. Serial No. 44,779.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that 1, JOHN F. SCHULTZ, J r., a citizen of the United States, residing at Bennett, in the county of Lancaster and State of Nebraska, have invented new and useful Improvements in Shovel-Handles, of which the following is a specification.

This invention contemplates improvements in tools such as shovels, pitch forks and the like, and has particular reference to the handles therefor.

It is the purpose of my invention to provide a reinforced handle for tools of this character embodying a reinforcing element of novel construction which can be easily associated with the handle and subsequently adjusted to render the same taut thus producing a handle that cannot be very easily broken when subjected to rough usage.

Other objects will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood from the following description wherein the construction, combination and arrangement of parts is fully set forth in detail, and clearly defined in the appended claim.

In the drawing forming part of this application like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views and wherein Figure 1 is a top plan view of a handle constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view therethrough. Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 33 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4e is a similar view taken on line 4.t of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a detail view of the reinforcing element.

Referring more particularly to the drawing 5 indicates the handle of any form of tool having a reduced end portion 6 upon which is fitted the usual ferrule 7 The handle 5 is provided with a longitudinally disposed groove 8 terminating at one end at the point of juncture of the reduced portion 6 with the handle, the opposite end of the groove terminating short of the outer end of the handle and communicating with a diagonally extending bore 9, which latter forms a continuation of said groove. Fitted within the groove is a reinforcing element 10 of any suitable construction but as shown in this specific instance comprises a rod formed at one end to provide an eye 11, which latter projects'beyond one end of the groove 8 and positioned between the reduced portion 6 and the ferrule 7. Passed transversely through the ferrule and said reduced portion of the handle, and through the eye 11 of the reinforcing element is a rivet or other suitable fastening element 12 which not only serves to maintain the ferrule positioned upon the handle but also holds one end of the reinforcing element fixed with relation thereto. Subsequent to the securing of this end of the reinforcing element to the handle, the opposite end of said element is passed through the bore 9 having the thread: ed portion 18 thereof entering a relatively large bore 14 contiguous the bore 9' and opening at the outer end of the handle. Ad-

justably associated with the threaded portion 13 of the rod 10 is anut 15 which when adjusted serves to draw the rod taut within the groove 8 and hold the same operatively associated with the handle. Subsequent to the positioning of the rod as above stated, the

bore 14 may be closed in any suitable man- 7 ner preferably by means of a plug 16. Manifestly I have provided a handle for tools which is effectively reinforced to prevent breaking of the same when subjected to rough usage, the reinforcing element being of such formation, and associated with the handle in the manner that it does not add any appreciable amount of weight to the handle.

It is believed that from the foregoing description that the nature and advantages will be thoroughly understood without requiring a more extended explanation and therefore the same has been omitted.

What is claimedis:

The combination with a handle having a longitudinal groove extending throughout themajor portion of its length, and merging into a diagonally disposed bore opening at one end of the handle, said handle having an enlarged recess disposed in a line with groove, and a plug removably fitted Within the recess and closing the latter. 13

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

JOHN F. SCHULTZ, JR. Witnesses:

GUY SAILSBURY, H. J. SCHULTZ.

an eye in one end thereof, a sleeve fitted on one end of the handle and having a portion overlying said end or" the rod, a rivet passed through said sleeve, eye and handle, the opposite end of the rod being threaded and projecting into said recess, a nut adjustably mounted on the said threaded end of the rod for drawing the latter taut Within the Gopiee of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. 0. 

